Bangaladumpa Kurma | Aloo Kurma | Potato Kurma

Aloo Kurma, also known as Potato Kurma, is a cherished dish in South Indian cuisine, particularly popular in the Telangana region. This rich and flavorful curry combines tender potatoes with a blend of aromatic spices, creating a perfect accompaniment to rice or flatbreads like chapathi and pulka. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a delightful meal for your family and guests.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 3-4
Course: Main

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• Ingredients
• Procedure
• Step 1: Cook the Potatoes
• Step 2: Prepare the Potatoes
• Step 3: Temper the Spices
• Step 4: Fry Onions and Chillies
• Step 5: Add Ginger Garlic Paste
• Step 6: Incorporate Potatoes and Poppy Seeds Paste
• Step 7: Combine and Cook
• Step 8: Add Spices
• Step 9: Final Touches
• Step 10: Garnish and Serve

Ingredients

Potatoes: 2 large, peeled and cubed

Sliced Onions: 2 medium-sized

Sliced Green Chillies: 2 or 3

Red Chilli Powder: 1 tsp

Turmeric Powder: 1/4 tsp

Ginger Garlic Paste: 1 tsp

Fresh Curd: 1 cup

Lemon: 1/2 (or 1 tsp juice)

Garam Masala Powder: 1 tsp**

Poppy Seeds: 1 tsp

Coriander Leaves: A handful

Salt: To taste

Oil: 2 tsp

Cumin Seeds: 1/4 tsp

Mustard Seeds: 1/4 tsp

Dry Red Chillies: 1

Curry Leaves: A few stems

Procedure

Garam Masala Preparation: Blend 1 tsp coriander seeds, 4 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 cardamom pods, a few black peppercorns, and a little jeera into a fine powder.

Step 1: Cook the Potatoes

In a pressure cooker, add the peeled and cubed potatoes with 1/2 tsp salt. Cook until 4 whistles, ensuring the potatoes are tender.

Step 2: Prepare the Potatoes

Once cooked, remove the skin from the potatoes and cut them into uniform pieces.

Step 3: Temper the Spices

Heat 2 tsp of oil in a cooking pan. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dry red chillies, and curry leaves. Let them sizzle until aromatic.

Step 4: Fry Onions and Chillies

Add the sliced onions and green chillies to the pan. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. Fry until the onions turn golden brown.

Step 5: Add Ginger Garlic Paste

Stir in 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste to the fried onions. Keep stirring for about 1 minute until the mixture is well fried.

Step 6: Incorporate Potatoes and Poppy Seeds Paste

Add the prepared potato pieces to the pan and mix well. In a separate bowl, blend 1 tsp of poppy seeds into a smooth paste by adding a little water.

Step 7: Combine and Cook

Add the poppy seeds paste to the potatoes, ensuring everything is thoroughly mixed. Close the pan with a lid and cook on low flame for about 5 minutes. If the potatoes seem hard, add 1/2 cup of water.

Step 8: Add Spices

Sprinkle 1 tsp of red chilli powder into the curry and mix thoroughly to combine the spices well with the potatoes.

Step 9: Final Touches

Once the curry is cooked, add 1 cup of fresh curd and 1 tsp of garam masala powder. Mix well and cover the pan, allowing it to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 10: Garnish and Serve

Finally, add 1 tsp of lemon juice and turn off the flame. Garnish the Aloo Kurma with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

Step 7 : Add Poppy seeds Paste to potatoes, mix thoroughly and close the pan. Cook for 5 min in low flame (Add 1/2 cup water if the potatoes are hard)

Step 8 : Add Red Chilly Powder, mix thoroughly

Step 9 : Once cooked add 1 Cup Curd and 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder. Mix it and close the pan for 2-3 min

Step 10 : Add 1 tsp Lemon juice and off the flame adding Coriander leaves

Aloo Kurma is ready to serve, tastes good with Coconut Rice, Veg Biryani, Pulka, Chapathi, etc

Aloo Kurma is now ready to be served. This flavorful potato curry pairs wonderfully with coconut rice, vegetable biryani, pulka, chapathi, or any of your favorite Indian breads. Enjoy this hearty and comforting dish as a delightful addition to your meal repertoire, perfect for both everyday dinners and special occasions.